Karsh: A 60 Year Retrospective

by Yousuf Karsh

Book Overview

Yousuf Karsh has been at work for over half a century, and his camera has repeatedly photographed statesmen, artists, the literati and scientific figures. This work contains nearly 200 photographs of people such as Ronald Reagan, Graeme Greene and Andy Warhol.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821223348
• ISBN13: 9780821223345
• Release Date: September 1983
• Publisher: Bulfinch Press
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 11.0" x 11.7"
• Age Range: 13 years and up

Customer Reviews

Well pleased.

This book came with the original shrink wrap intact. The price was terrific and of course, Karsh's work speaks for itself. I am well pleased.

I love this book

The book came to me from Bevinn Brien, Antiquarian Booksellers in Portland, ME, in about 3 days and is in perfect shape, better than advertised. But, most importantly, the book and images are wonderful. As a professional photographer, I am especially interested in the lighting used by Karsh. Having seen his work at the FMA in Boston, I needed more time to study each picture. The book was not available at the MFA bookstore nor would they back-order it. The images are never as good as the real print, but very close. I love the book and the service from Antiquarian. I am very happy with the transaction. Joe Turner, Photographer www.JoeTurnerPhotography.com

An insightful and sensetive look at famous 20th cent. people

A wonderful retrospective view of Karsh's most famous photographs.Most portraits are in black and white and capture rare insights of the most influential people in the arts, politics, academics and entertainment. All photographs are brilliantly reproduced, most in full page format. The comments by Karsh reveal personal insights adding a dimension of accessibility to the most revered in our century. There are also numerous excellently reproduced color portraits, which along with the black and white portraits, are reproduced in a wonderful satin finish. There are many portraits from the 40's and 50's including his most famous portrait of Winston Churchill and powerful portraits such as the back of Pablo Casals playing the cello in an austerely but masterfully lit setting. This book is a genuinely beautiful work of art. It will bring joy to the young and old at heart and will prove to be one of those treasures which one is proud to cherish for generations.

Exceptional photographic studies of familiar faces.

This is a must have book for the portrait photographer. Or for anyone who just enjoys famous faces.Years of wonderful portrait studies of people we all know and admire. These portraits make us feel as if we are really getting to know these people up close. Such emotions are rare to be captured as still images. A SUCCESS in portraiture!!!